Example Sentences

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Defeat for the first time as a pro and the first time in any capacity for seven years will have stung Taylor.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

His largely fruitless starting role against Celtic, and 28 minutes off the bench in Porto, will have stung.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2022

The one that Del Potro won will have stung the glacial-cool Federer though.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2012